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POSITION TITLE:     Principal
Division / Department:     Administration Special Payroll
Classification (FSLA):     Full-time, Exempt
Position Group:     Administration
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):     1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*:     260 Days  (12 Month)
Union Membership:     NA
Reports to:     Superintendent and/or designee
General Description:
Primary Purpose: Serve as the instructional leader for a school while managing the operations of a high school.
Summary: The principal will provide instructional leadership in planning and leading a school. This includes implementing the district's strategies which focus on improved student achievement; building a positive school climate that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction; building a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, the candidate must possess the following required education, certification, skills, experience and/or qualifications. Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

• Education/Training:
  • Master's degree in educational administration, or related field from an accredited college or institution. Doctorate preferred.
• Licensure:
  • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or comparable out of state certification.?
• Endorsement:
  • General Administrative endorsement, Principal Endorsement or comparable out of state certification.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years of exemplary experience as a school administrator
    • Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience.
  • Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
    • Accomplished, experienced educator and leader.
    • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
    • Ability to interpret and make decisions based on data.
    • Create a culture of excellence, professionalism, teamwork and collaboration among the staff, teachers, students and families
    • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision
    • Use of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
    • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
    • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
    • Knowledgeable in the areas of curriculum, instructional methods, and theory.
    • Desire to serve as a team player.
    • Outstanding problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule including work as directed outside of the school calendar.
    • Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.

Desired Qualifications:
It is desired that the successful candidate for this position possesses the following skills, experience, and qualifications. These are "desired qualifications" only, and are not required to be considered for employment for this position)

• Performance Evaluation Qualifications (Teacher & Principal required prior to start date)

o   Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
o   Experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders
o   Experience working in English Language Learner and Special Education programming.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

1. Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209
2. Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals as defined by the Proviso Township High Schools District 209
3. Develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209
4. Lead teachers and Instructional team leaders in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of the school and the District.
5. Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.
6. Ensure learning environment and classroom instruction maximizes student learning.
7. Monitor the progress of all students.
8. Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices.
9. Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance.
10. Build leadership capacity in others
11. Supervise and mentor all teachers
12. Direct and complete effective teacher and staff evaluations
13. Make fiscally responsible decisions and work on a building level budget
14. Oversee routine facilities maintenance.
15. Oversee management of school records and resources as necessary.
16. Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
17. Attend athletic and activity events
18. Develop and attend monthly parent and community events
19. Develop and maintain an effective school improvement plan aligned to specific goals and outcomes
20. Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school district.*

Performance Evaluation/Accountability:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law.
Supervises:
This job has responsibilities for all certificated staff, educational support staff employees, student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school as well as all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during district transportation to and from school and during all before and after-school activities.
Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines and computers, communicating with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding physical office activities.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
 

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Limited travel is required.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Knowledge of multimedia equipment and current technology. 

Position Goals:
Annually the Principal, in consultation with the Superintendent, shall develop the Principal's goals for the forthcoming year, which shall be set forth in the Principal's annual evaluation document. In the event that the Principal, Superintendent and the Board fail to agree on the goals to be included in said document, the Superintendent shall establish the goals.
Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range:    Regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications: $133,457 $190,000
• Benefits:    Per administrative contract

 
Application Procedures:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/pths209/onlineapp/default.aspx
Selection Process:
All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment.  Applications will be reviewed.  Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education.  Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.
* Disclaimer:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements.  The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district.  As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.
For Additional Information Contact:
Office of Human Resources
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-338-5900
Job Description Creation / Revision Date:  01-07-2024
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.